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34? 31-May-2004 At 11:42:12 AM Jark

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A5iswhereitsat and Joe I believe you've hit the nail right on the head.

Shaggy, I don't want everyone to be bold climbers, I just believe that if someone establishes a route with the intension of it being bold that it should not be altered (ie bolts added, or moved) just so it can be enjoyed by the masses. If someone wants to do it who doesn't want to take the risks of leading, just top rope it or rig some super long draws for protection inbetween the placements.

As for the issue of people getting overextended on bold routes I believe that guidebook descriptions and common sence should be enough to keep people alive, if not Darwins theory will prevail..

Also, I don't believe that gd 30 climbers go around looking to establish bold gd 15's, most first ascentionists look for lines close to their ability.

Rich, As for this "see you at Araps" stuff I don't understand is this some kind of chalange or somthing? I assure you that I practice what I preech, ask around!